The Temporary Husband
Ivan laughs, bending to appreciate the doll the way she would have preferred, saving her from mine, which by the way is not what she wants, it’s obvious it’s huge.
“What else did you get?”
“Not much, it’s a miracle we were able to get this one.” Serene sighs, plopping down on the sofa with a sleeping Genevieve in her arms. She looks exhausted under all her make up.
Janelle says she’s going to play with her new doll, like she knew the adults were going to have a conversation.
“Are you okay?” Hesitantly asking doesn’t make it hurt any less.
She gives me a weak, sad smile.